5/1
Senate JudiciaryAgenda: HB
4228 Allow drug analysis field test as admissible evidence in
preliminary hearings; SB
88 Provide immunity liability of a peace officer for injuries
caused while rendering assistance outside jurisdiction; SB
105 Allow authority for magistrates to oversee arraignments; SB
386 Expand provisions in criminal sexual conduct statutes relating
to teachers and other school employees to include volunteers, employees,
and contractual service providers.SBM Position
on SB 105: Support in Principle. Granting magistrates the authority
to oversee some arraignments would assist in the timely handling
of cases that could result in defendants not spending unnecessary
time in prison. This may also help to reduce jail overcrowding.

5/1
Senate Local, Urban, and State AffairsAgenda: SB
298 Require redaction of social security numbers in documents
submitted to register of deeds for recordation in certified copies
unless prohibited by law; SB
299 Require redaction of social security numbers by person submitting
document unless prohibited by law in documents submitted to register
of deeds for recordation; SB
300 Require redaction of social security numbers by register
of deeds in documents submitted to register of deeds for recordation
unless prohibited by law; SB
301 Require redaction of social security numbers in judgments
submitted to register of deeds for recordation unless prohibited
by law; SB
302 Require redaction of social security numbers in affidavits
submitted to register of deeds for recordation unless prohibited
by law; SB
303 Require redaction of social security numbers in recorded
documents made available for inspection by register of deeds unless
prohibited by law.

At
the BarThe
Board of Commissioners will meet on Friday, May 4 during the Bar Leadership
Forum. The Public Policy, Image, and Identity Committee meeting will
meet on Monday, April 30.Information on Bar Leadership
Forum